Cost Accountant III, IV or Senior

About the role

Cambia is seeking a Cost Accountant III, IV, or Sr I to join our team. This hybrid role (3 days/week in office) is available in Portland, Medford, Fargo, Burlington, Vancouver, Renton, Boise, Lewiston, or Salt Lake City. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of the office location. This position offers a career with purpose, contributing to a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and major sections of corporate and subsidiary financial statements (GAAP and SAP)
• Gathers, validates, and summarizes accounting and statistical data; prepares ad-hoc analyses as requested
• Maintains allocation tables within the cost accounting system using labor distribution, organization structure, line of business, and other statistical data
• Prepares and analyzes administrative cost and budget reports, including investigation of budget variances at department, division, and line of business levels
• Coordinates with other Plans and departments; provides internal and external auditors with reconciliations, schedules, and explanations; investigates unusual transactions
• Performs analysis on cost trends and allocations; proposes and implements updates to allocation tables; supports re-forecasts and budgeting
• Researches and reports on current and proposed accounting and auditing standards; prepares and presents regular and ad-hoc analysis to Management
• Coordinates administration and operation of complex financial systems; participates in design, development, and testing of financial system updates and enhancements
• Mentors new team members on Cambia policies; provides support and assistance to Accountants I and II in their routine job functions

Qualifications

• Accountant III: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Accountant IV: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Accountant Sr I: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent

Skills and Attributes

• Accountant III: Analytical thinking and sound judgment, Ability to plan and organize own work, Ability to work flexible hours during heavy workloads, Thorough knowledge of PC and mainframe software and systems, Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders, Demonstrated application of accounting knowledge in relevant area of expertise, Demonstrated ability to problem solve questions related to assigned functions, Demonstrated in-depth accounting knowledge based on area of expertise, Leadership abilities in a project setting and cross-functional teams, Demonstrated ability to plan and organize own work and projects with minimal supervision, Ability to research and prepare ad-hoc reports, Ability to research and report accounting guidance (existing and new transactions/guidance), Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making (highly desired)
• Accountant IV: Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and contract administration, Proficiency in drafting professional research papers on major company transactions based on applicable accounting guidance, Leadership abilities such as managing projects, training staff, and leading cross-functional teams, Demonstrated success working independently on complex, ad hoc projects for the department
• Accountant Sr I: Demonstrated application of in-depth and complex accounting knowledge (elevated from in-depth alone), Proven leadership abilities as demonstrated by successfully managing projects, leading cross-functional teams, training, and process improvement, In-depth knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and contract administration, Proven ability to plan and organize work, projects, and the work of others with minimal supervision, Ability to work effectively in a team environment while providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment, Demonstrated ability in delivering effective presentations to stakeholders and/or leadership, Strong proficiency with relevant technology and applications, Exceptional verbal and written communications with all levels in the organization, Ability to prepare team or department-wide trainings, Demonstrated success with research and analysis, and review and writing of professional research papers, Ability to delegate and assign responsibility for tasks, set clear objectives and measures, monitor work, assess progress, evaluate results, and provide feedback to others

Pay

• Accountant III: Range $59,000.00 – $97,000.00, Full Salary Range $59,000.00 – $97,000.00, Bonus Target 5%
• Accountant IV: Range $72,000.00 – $117,000.00, Full Salary Range $72,000.00 – $117,000.00, Bonus Target 10%
• Senior Accountant I: Range $79,000.00 – $129,000.00, Full Salary Range $79,000.00 – $129,000.00, Bonus Target 10%

Schedule

This role is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days/week in-office presence.